Wobbuffet may be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 Sanpei Hayashiya, who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん sō nansu, okusan, “That’s the way it is, ma’am.” In addition, its form and available moves may be based on a punching bag; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of Karma as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. Wobbuffet may also be based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over.
Wobbuffet is a combination of wobble and buffet (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape.
Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす sō na-n-su, which roughly means, “That’s the way it is.” It is played off by its pre-evolution, Wynaut, whose Japanese name, Sohnano, is nearly homophonous with the phrase そうなの sō na no, meaning, “Really?” Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, “Really?” followed by, “That’s the way it is,” and so on, as seen in Camp Pikachu.
Other languages’ names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun.
No: 202
English Name: Wobbuffet
Japanese Name: Sonansu
Generation: 2
Type: Psychic
Species: Patient Pokémon
Abilities: Shadow Tag, Telepathy (hidden ability)
Evolution: Wynaut > Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan Pokémon with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. The female Wobbuffet has a red marking on its mouth that resembles lipstick, while the male does not. It has flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail. Wobbuffet is very protective of its tail, to the point where it will suddenly turn uncharacteristically aggressive if the tail is attacked.
Wobbuffet is usually a docile Pokémon that will never attack first. However, when it is attacked, it will inflate its body and initiate a counterstrike. When two or more of this Pokémon meet, they will attempt to outlast each other in a battle of endurance. However, since neither is able to attack, they may compete to see which can last without food. Because of its overprotective nature regarding its tail and hatred of light, Wobbuffet lives in dark caves.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Pokemon Silver: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Pokemon Crystal: In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Pokemon Ruby: If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo the other’s endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit
Pokemon Sapphire: Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks – it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond.
Pokemon Emerald: Usually docile, a Wobbuffet strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall.
Pokemon FireRed: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Pokemon Diamond: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon Pearl: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon Platinum: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon HeartGold: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Pokemon SoulSilver: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Pokemon Black: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon White: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon Black 2: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
pokemon White 2: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Pokemon X: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
Pokemon Y: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other’s endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks—it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond.
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